Tobacco expert doubts NSW tobacco industry progress
At the Manila inquiry last Friday State tobacco expert Mr Tregenna questioned the idea Australia can meet all demand. He said NSW and Victoria could not supply requirements and samples from 1926 were “very inferior.” He admitted his department chiefs had more faith in the industry than he did and cited prior experience undermining local development.
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Manilla
Tregenna
Jones
Australia
N.S.W
Victoria
Trevenny
Crvme
New South Wales
Advier
Rhodesia
South Africa
Texas
Queensland
M FL A. McGee
B.A.T Company
Pes Iy
Unsuccessful Candidates in Intermediate Certificate
The report lists candidates who reached pass marks in certain subjects but did not qualify for the Intermediate Certificate. It notes the need to pass at least two subjects such as Ilish, History, Geography and Mathematics to obtain a pass. The failed list includes Bernard Greer, Charles Marsden, Phyllis Marsden, Mervyn Norris, Dorothy Thomas, and Beth Veness with various subject passes.
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Bernard Greer
Charles Marsden
Phyllis Marsden
Mervyn Norris
Dorothy Thomas
Beth Veness
Glen cup advance to further stages and handicaps
February 9 breast stroke handicap results C Anderson first, 5 Anthoney second, J Moffat third. February 15 backstroke handicap results S Anthoney first, Weatherall second, C Anderson third. Cricket Attunga versus Manilla at Manilla. Manilla team listed: G White Arthur White Arch White D Gilroy B Veness H Coote J Cocking Reg Rogers R G Allen A Gilroy.
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Glen
C. Anderson
Anthoney
J. Moffat
S. Anthoney
Weatherall
Attunga
Manilla
G. White
Arthur White
Arch. White
D Gilroy
B. Veness
H. Coote
J. Cocking
Reg. Brady
Sid Rodgers
R. G. Allen
A. Gilroy
Missing Bathurst men found after food drop by planes
Two men missing from Yet Holme Bathurst district since last Thursday were found on Tuesday by two scouting planes. The planes dropped food which sustained the famished pair, reviving them after the rescue.
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Yetholme
Bathurst
Sine
Wool Sales Report From Tuesday Auction
Eight thousand seven hundred ninety three bales were offered with seven thousand nine hundred twenty sold by auction and two hundred twenty six privately. Demand was brisk for fine merinos selling to nineteen pence per pound. Comebacks reached twelve pence and cross breds to one hundred four pence.
Australian Party expands with 80 branches active
The Australian Party states it will be a major factor in political life with 80 branches already operating and more being formed. Men and women from all society sections enroll under its banner. A freezing works in Boggabri was destroyed by fire on Wednesday morning causing townwide terror after an ammonia tube exploded.
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Hughes
Australia
Wome
Boggabri
Australian tobacco grower backs Manilla soil as equal to American leaf
Mr McGee a North Carolina tobacco expert, after a three year streak of experiments in Manilla began in November 1925. He told the Manilla Express on August 27 1926 that Australian tobacco could rival America's best with proper culture and science. He praised Manilla district soil as suitable for leaf production and favored McGee over Mr Tregenna in judging the industry’s future.
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McGee
North Caroline
U.S.A
North Carolina
Carolina
Manilla
Manilla Express
America
Australia
N.S. Wales
Victoria
B.A.T. Co
Meee
Tregenna
Mr. McGee
Motor Accident Verdict At Tamworth District Court
A Tamworth district court jury awarded Robert Pascoe of Werris Creek £400 against Edward Porter of Manilla for injuries from a car collision at Werris Creek 12 months earlier. Evidence described gatekeeper duties, braking failure, and speed as factors. the verdict upheld Pascoe’s claim of negligent driving. Tamworth Show slated for March 25 27.
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Tamworth District Court
Jo Mocatta
Robert Pascoe
Werris Creek
Edward A. Porter
Manilla
H. M. Wragge
Gunmedah
J. R. Braddon
J. D. Kennedy
Robert Henry Pascoe
Wervis Creek
Gunnedah
Plaster of Paris
Braddon Plaintiff
Eatch
Plaintiff
Patrick McGrath
Defendant
Braddon
Margaret Johanna McClelland
Porter
Carlton
Edward Archibald Porter
Helen Porter
Mr. Wragge
Currabulbula
McGrath
Deft
Departure marked by church tribute to Mrs Redfern
The Holy Trinity congregation honored Mrs Redfern with flowers a keepsake bag and gifts from the choir and junior members as she and her husband prepare to move to Sydney Manilla days memory linger in the farewell. Community leaders praised her quiet dedication and service to the church and hospital. R C Dance and Euchre Party planned for next Tuesday at the Palais.
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Moyes
Hunter
Sydney
C.W.A
Harry Veness
Juree
Ruth
Benny
Barratt
Redfern
Manly
Manilla
Bowman
Prices menu from Manila store ad with discounts
A local shop lists low prices in a dense sale ad. Items include medicines and household goods like condensed milk, soaps, oils, matches, tea, soap powders, envelopes, kerosene, cocoa, currants, and biscuits. The list emphasizes quantity pricing and varied discounts for shoppers.
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Bond
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Art Serge
Osnaberg
Stoddart & Hayward Ltd
P.O
J. E. Simpson
Glendearg
Matron
M. McLaurin-Smith
Atn.a
Weierthones
A. C. Kelly
Cath Prin
Chan
W. Knoll
Lond
MOA
George Street
Norn
North-west
Wil
Mechanic’s Institute
J. A. Rochfort
APIA
FTIS
Public Accountant
Manistant Mantila
Tamworth
R. C
the Palais
E. Hurcum
Hurcum
V. J. Eyres
Mackenzie’s Ltd
M.A
F. Euchre Party & Dance
Palais
Gloomchasers
J. McDougall
Social Sec
MacKenzie
Tamworth Pastoral and Agricultural Association
E. E. Upjohn
Mackenzie's
NOR
Mobil
M. GC. MacKenzie & Sons Ltd
Glen Innes
Deepwater
Colgate’s
Colgate
M. C. Mackenzie Sons Ltd
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